Lherzolite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈləːzəlʌɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lherzolite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A dark-green igneous rock consisting largely of chrysolite, with pyroxene and picotite.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A dark-green igneous rock consisting largely of chrysolite, with pyroxene and picotite.
Example Sentences
The most important variety is called lherzolite: its list of constituent minerals includes a lot of olivine but also feldspar and pyroxene, and often small quantities of two other minerals: garnet and spinel.
Word Forms
- lherzolites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xenoliths, chlorite, chrysolite, uralite, aheylite, hillite.
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